The government is making 150 hours of on-the-job training mandatory for ITI trainees. States and union territories must provide accidental insurance, travel, and accommodation for trainees. This move aims to enhance practical skills and work readiness. Classroom training duration is reduced. Performance of ITIs will now include OJT as a grading parameter. This signals a structured approach to skill development.
The Institute of Chartered Accountants of India will announce CA Final exam results for November 2025 on March 1, 2026. Candidates can check online via official websites or receive scores via email. The challenging exam's outcome marks a significant step towards becoming a Chartered Accountant. A merit list and pass percentages will also be released.
IIM Mumbai has successfully completed its final placement season for the 2024-2026 batch. The institute secured 502 offers across its MBA programs. The highest domestic offer reached Rs 71.4 lakh per annum. Over 200 recruiters participated, with Consulting being the largest domain. BFSI and FMCG sectors saw significant hiring growth. Many new companies joined the placement drive.
From Heidrick & Struggles and Korn Ferry to DHR Global and Sheffield Haworth, search players report surging demand for leadership advisory and senior talent across industries.
Madras University is set to release November 2026 examination results for UG, PG, and professional courses on February 27th or 28th. Students can check their marksheets online at unom.ac.in using their registration number. The university advises careful review of downloaded results and outlines the revaluation process. Hard copies will not be issued.
The Uttar Pradesh Subordinate Services Selection Commission has selected over 3.6 lakh candidates for the Lekhpal main examination. This recruitment drive for nearly 8,000 posts saw intense competition. Candidates qualified based on their Preliminary Eligibility Test scores. The main exam pattern has been updated. Dates for the main examination will be announced soon.
India ranks among the most talent-constrained markets globally with a shortage of 82%, alongside countries such as Slovakia (87%), Greece (84%), and Japan (84%). The global average is 72%.
IIM Calcutta has completed final placements for its 61st MBA batch, with 458 students securing 542 offers from 202 recruiters, including 61 first-time participants. The highest domestic salary stood at Rs 1.45 crore, while the top international offer was Rs 1.10 crore. Average pay rose 5.05% year-on-year to Rs 36 lakh, with a median of Rs 35 lakh.
A new study reveals a major AI confidence-capability gap among India's engineers. While many feel ready for AI roles, few possess deep practical skills. This disparity creates hiring challenges and risks individual careers. Women engineers face additional barriers like work-life balance pressures and a lack of mentors. Companies now prioritize hands-on experience over self-assessment to find skilled AI professionals.
India is shifting its focus from software services to AI tokens, offering tax holidays to foreign companies establishing inference hubs. While this could generate significant revenue, it poses a challenge to the country's existing coder workforce. Policymakers must explore new roles like AI supervisors to manage autonomous agents, ensuring opportunities for its young population amidst technological upheaval.